Forest Bathing (Shinrin-Yoku)
Women's nature connection facilitation
Why Forest Bathing?
Also known as forest therapy or shinrin-yoku, forest bathing is the practice of taking in the atmosphere of a forest or other natural environment through all of one's senses. For more detailed information and FAQ's, see this page.
Research has revealed numerous health benefits to this practice, some of which include:
Meet Your Guide
Carike Claassen
ANFT Certified Forest Therapy Guide
I believe that long, slow walks can change lives. As a certified forest therapy guide, I facilitate such walks. On a guided walk with me, you’re invited to slow down, and instead of achieving anything in particular … just be.
I approach this practice from two perspectives:
From time to time, I offer public walks focused on general relaxation and wellbeing for men and women.
For the most part however, I work one-on-one or in small private groups with women who wish to delve a bit deeper into the practice. To do this, I draw on a combination of forest therapy techniques, and tools gathered from my Playing Big facilitator’s training with Tara Mohr in the United States.
My love affair with long walks began as a child, when my father would often take me out on day hikes. Some of the long walks I have completed since then include the Amatola Trail, the Tankwa Camino, and figuring out that I really wanted to be a forest therapy guide when I grew up.
I hope that you and I will walk together soon!
Testimonials
"It's absolutely worthwhile. You connect with God, nature and wonderful people. You appreciate life and nature and want others to enjoy it. It makes you realize you want to protect this wonderful nature."
Want to take a walk with me?
Contact Info
Address
info[at]aardwolfnature[dot]com
Potchefstroom, North-West Province, South Africa
